Jim Cooper: “I completely agree with you on the need to end sequestration, but I hope that the majority and the minority will be able…”

I thank the gentleman. I appreciate his kind words about me and do any other members have questions they would like to bring up now?

It’s really all about the mess in Washington.

I request the witnesses keep their opening remarks to no more than 5 minutes, and that members respect the same time limit for their questioning.

Should not suffer because railroads think they own the world.